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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.02, 1,246.54 and 398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.02, 1,246.54 and 398.08 is: 597.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.02 : 1,246.54 = 398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.02/1,246.54 = 398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.02x = 1,246.54 × 398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.02x = 496,222.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,222.64/831.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.12

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